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A seated figure on an ornate brown throne with gold lion-face armrests and carved gold trim sits at the centre of a crowded hall. The seated person wears a black cap, orange-red robe, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant and bangles, with a tilak on the forehead, and has bare arms. Several devotees in orange lanyards, saris and white and blue attire kneel or stand around, some touching or washing the feet of the seated figure with water from a cup, and one woman in a blue top and jewelled bracelets leans forward. A silver trident stands to the left beside a small cup on a table.

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A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-carved armrests, wearing a black turban, rudraksha malas and a saffron shawl, smiling and extending an arm while devotees in saffron and white kneel at his feet arranging orange cloth. Standing behind, a bald man in saffron robes and a woman in red watch, and a tall trident stands at left. Many participants in white and orange lanyards crowd the hall. A glass of water and a cup on saucer sit on a small table. The scene suggests a darshan or padapuja.2015-12-19Photograph of a golden-throned figure seated cross-legged on a brown leather chair with gold lion-head armrests, wearing a black cap, layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and a red-orange wrap. Around him, many women in saris and white and orange clothing with orange lanyards press close, some with hands raised in reverence, and a man in a white dhoti with a gold border and rudraksha mala bows at right. A silver trident stands at left. Overhead, a brightly lit screen shows people. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan setting.2015-12-19A seated figure on an ornate golden-and-brown throne with carved lion armrests sits with eyes closed and a smile, wearing a rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a gold pendant and necklace, a red-orange cloth, and a dark bindi. Women in saffron and gold-bordered saris and white garments, many with orange lanyards, surround the throne. Some kneel at the feet, washing or touching them with their hands, and a golden trident stands to the left. a person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate throne; the figure is being honoured in a padapuja-style ritual. Other visible people stand in the background watching.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A photograph of a person seated on an ornate golden-and-brown throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a black turban, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant, and a rust-red garment, with open palms extended. A trident stands to the left. Around him, several people in orange and white ceremonial clothes, orange sashes and lanyards stand or kneel; one kneeling man in white with rudraksha beads holds an orange cloth. A woman in a pink-and-green sari and others in saffron and white are visible in the crowded hall. Background shows a large screen and standing attendees with ID lanyards.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A seated man on a gold-and-brown throne with golden lion arms, wearing a black turban, rudraksha mala necklaces and a gold pendant over a red-orange garment, smiles while devotees in orange, yellow and white clothing kneel and reach toward him. A brass trident stands on the left. A white teacup and saucer sit on a small table beside the throne. The large hall behind holds many people in orange lanyards, and a screen above shows a crowd.2015-12-19A seated figure on an ornate gold-trimmed brown throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a black cap, rudraksha mala necklaces, a gold pendant and a red-and-maroon garment. A woman in orange robes kneels beside the throne, arranging a long orange cloth over the seat. Behind them, a standing crowd of devotees in white, orange and colourful clothes watches, and a trident stands at the left edge. A white cup sits on a small table beside the throne.2015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19December 19 20152015-12-19A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved lion arms and a golden footstool is being attended by devotees in a large hall crowded with people. The central figure wears a black crown-like cap, a rudraksha mala with a rudraksha necklace and gold ornaments, and a reddish-maroon wrap. A woman in an orange-red top with a blue-purple sleeve kneels at the footstool and touches the feet of the seated figure with both hands, with orange-printed cloth draped on the floor. A trident stands to the left. Other devotees in saffron, orange and white clothing sit or stand around, some with hands folded. Scene suggests padapuja ritual.2015-12-19A seated man on a gold-framed brown leather throne in a hall full of attendees. He wears a black turban-style headpiece, a dense rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and a rust-red dhoti with a matching shawl. A silver trident stands beside the throne and a golden lion figure sits on a low table with a teacup. Around him people in red lanyards, orange and saffron garments and white outfits sit or stand, and devotees in orange-and-gold saris sit at the front. The figure's appearance matches the presentation cues of a person candidate with distinctive turban, rudraksha and gold ornaments, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-12-19